Gite No.8646

In characteristic village, gite designed in the same House as the owner housing, with another dwelling. Entrance on the 1st floor, common available ground. Near the cottage, many leisure activities: station-village of Molines-St-Véran. hiking, mountain bike trails, House of craftsmen the cottage has a living room and kitchenette, dishwasher, TV, 1 bedroom, 1 alcove (1 bed 2 pers, 2 beds 1 pers. bunk), shower room, wc, central heating, balcony.

The accommodation is situated near one or more marked hiking trails (PR, GR). The owner provides topographical maps (IGN) and guidebooks. He will be able to advise his guests on the itineraries and can provide a packed lunch (if you take your dinners with him).

CHRISTMAS IN A GÎTE

As Christmas approaches, everyone prepares for the festivities: illuminated tree, crib and its figurines, stockings hanging from the fireplace… Restaurants with their traditional menus are not to be outdone. Your hosts will be happy to point out local activities and will have decorated the gîte for the celebration. On your arrival: a bottle of champagne, chocolates and sweets. Fully experience the Christmas tradition in Hautes-Alpes.

ACCESS TO ST-VERAN-MOLINES-EN-QUEYRAS SKI AREA

The Molines-en-Queyras ski area extends from 1750-2900 m. In the heart of Queyras Regional Park, Molines is an unspoilt village and offers winter sports based around themes of nature and authenticity. Here, downhill skiing is just one of the many ways of exploring a nature still intact. Cross-country skiing, tour-skiing, mushing and ice climbing will all bring you closer to the mountains in all their splendour. Molines-en-Queyras and St-Véran resorts are linked and the ski area has 13 button tows and 30 pistes for a total of 38 km. The cross-country area stretches over 55 km. Ski school, equipment for hire.

ACCESS TO MOLINES-ST-VERAN SKI AREA

Situated in the heart of Queyras Regional Park, at an altitude of 2042 m, Saint Véran takes pride in being the highest inhabited village in Europe. The village is divided into several areas and has lovely old houses made of stone and wood with slate roofs, fountains, communal ovens and sundials, all in the typical local style. Saint Véran has a ski area at an altitude of 1750 to 2900 m. Downhill skiing is just one of the many ways of exploring the unspoilt surroundings. Cross-country skiing, ski touring, dog sleds and ice climbing will all lead you into the mountains. St Véran and Molines-en-Queyras resorts are linked, forming a ski area with 13 button tows and 30 pistes covering 38 km. The cross-country area stretches over 55 km. There is a ski school and equipment rental available.

Massif du Queyras

The Queyras is divided into several valleys where are divided the various villages of the massif. It is an ideal destination for hiking, in particular along the great hiking trails GR5 and GR58 (tour of Queyras). You can admire the fauna and particularly the exceptional flora of this massive. Since 1977, a regional park was created, its territory extends over 650 km2.

The road of sundials

Sundials road runs through the Department of the Hautes-Alpes with more than 400 antique and contemporary dials.

Route des Grandes Alpes

Inaugurated in 1937, the Route of the great Alps is the most beautiful mountain roaming: Thonon-les-Bains at Chin, from Geneva to the Mediterranean, 684 km and 16 passes among the highest in the Alpine french - six of them rising to over 2,000 metres - guide motorists, bikers, cyclists, cycling (and sometimes even... intrepid hikers!).

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Parc Naturel Régional du Queyras

Tourist Office: PARC NATUREL REGIONAL DU QUEYRAS

Local activities: 650 km² of open land, dotted with numerous villages, among them the most beautiful in the Alps. Trails take the visitors through larch forested trails climbing the mountains, where sheep set off the green pastures and the blue sky.

Places to visit: The Musée du Soum is situated in St Véran, the highest village in Europe. Roux lake is in Abriès, at an altitude of 2785 m. Worth visiting: the 13th century Queyras Fort, fortified in the 17th century by Vauban. In Château-Ville-Vieille the House of Arts and Crafts, showcases of Queyrassin savoir faire.

Molines-en-QUeyras

Local activities: Molines has an exceptional tradition of using larch wood for construction. The small resort has managed to preserve its traditional appearance and a friendly village life. On arriving you will be welcomed by St Romain Church and its unusual bell tower.

Places to visit: Walks into the surrounding hamlets allow you to discover the symbols of life as it used to be: wooden fountains, communal ovens, sundials and orchards. The Fontgillarde open air museum will give you an appreciation of the traditional heritage.